Then earlier this year, the fever struck again. I even went as far as listing down my favorites and figuring out the prices. I wanted a 46ish cm girl doll that had a smile. This I knew. After days of searching and comparing, I decided on LUTS Kid Delf Darae.Her gentle smile appealed so much to me, and the price seemed worth it. I looked at pictures from owners that helped me envision the different ways she could look.
Hold on. I really think I should do a little explaining for those of you who know nothing about ABJDs. These dolls are super customizable and really expensive. Darae is $240. And that buys you an assembled, naked doll with a random pair of eyes. If you want makeup, you can pay another $55 for the company to do it, send it off and pay some other artist to do it, or do it yourself. Then you need to buy a wig and an outfit. And don't forget the cost of international shipping. It adds up fast.
I had no job at the time, and was leeching off of my little sister. I knew there was no way I could get this doll anytime soon, but I wanted to get her someday. Dreaming... dreaming was nice.
(P.S. Some companies package their dolls differently. Some will include a random wig in the base price. Some even include a nightgown or underwear of some sort. And if you buy the more expensive full sets, pretty much everything is included.)
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